SEPC Cracker Expansion Project: Vantage Logistics On-Time Third Shipment of Large-Scale Chemical Tanks
12/08/2025
SEPC Cracker Expansion Project: Vantage Logistics On-Time Third Shipment of Large-Scale Chemical Tanks
Timely Delivery Despite Prolonged Heatwave in Southern Vietnam
In June 2025, amid extreme weather conditions in Southern Vietnam, Vantage continued to demonstrate its expertise in transporting oversized and heavy cargo by completing the third shipment consisting of large special chemical tanks for the Saudi Ethylene and Polyethylene Company (SEPC) cracker expansion project at the Al-Jubail petrochemical complex, Saudi Arabia.
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Uninterrupted Supply Chain – Vantage Supporting Project Progress
Alongside the chemical tank shipment, over 115 steel structure containers for the project have also been continuously handled by Vantage since June 2025, ensuring an uninterrupted supply chain and playing a critical role in maintaining the overall schedule of the cracker expansion project.
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In June 2025, amid extreme weather conditions in Southern Vietnam, Vantage continued to demonstrate its expertise in transporting oversized and heavy cargo by completing the third shipment consisting of large special chemical tanks for the Saudi Ethylene and Polyethylene Company (SEPC) cracker expansion project at the Al-Jubail petrochemical complex, Saudi Arabia.
This expansion project is one of the Middle East’s key petrochemical developments, with a total investment of approximately USD 500 million. It aims to increase ethylene production capacity by 18% using advanced Short Residence Time (SRT) cracking technology, which optimizes efficiency, saves energy, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Details of the Third Shipment:
- Commodity: 2 large special chemical tanks
- Timeframe: June 2025
- Quantity: 106.5 tons / 1004 FRT
- Oversized package dimensions:
- 19m (L) x 6.1m (W) x 6.1m (H), 55.5 tons
- 11m (L) x 5.3m (W) x 5.3m (H), 50.9 tons
- POL: Ho Chi Minh City / Phu My
- POD: Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia
- Scope of work:
- Inland transportation by truck combined with barge
- Professional port handling using heavy-lift equipment
- Sea freight transportation by break bulk method suitable for oversized and heavy cargo
Solving the “Super Difficult” Logistics Challenge with Oversized and Heavy Components
To handle this shipment with exceptional size and weight, Vantage implemented a comprehensive logistics solution:
To handle this shipment with exceptional size and weight, Vantage implemented a comprehensive logistics solution:
- Thorough route survey
- Deployment of specialized lifting equipment
- Precise coordination of timing and equipment under extreme weather conditions
- Absolute safety guarantee for cargo and personnel
Uninterrupted Supply Chain – Vantage Supporting Project Progress
Alongside the chemical tank shipment, over 115 steel structure containers for the project have also been continuously handled by Vantage since June 2025, ensuring an uninterrupted supply chain and playing a critical role in maintaining the overall schedule of the cracker expansion project.
Vantage – The Trusted Partner for Heavy Industrial Cargo Transport
From oversized chemical tanks to steel structure containers, Vantage showcases flexible handling capabilities and meets stringent technical requirements in oil & gas and petrochemical projects:
From oversized chemical tanks to steel structure containers, Vantage showcases flexible handling capabilities and meets stringent technical requirements in oil & gas and petrochemical projects:
- Oil & gas and petrochemical complex logistics
- Heavy lift and oversized cargo transportation
- Barge and ocean freight services
- Multimodal project coordination under tight schedules and high pressure